How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Nebraska?
$72,230a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Nebraska. That is $34.73 an hour or $6,019 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.73
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,710Median: $72,230Highest 10%: $129,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,710 | $24.38 | |
| 25th | $55,570 | $26.72 | |
| Median | $72,230 | $34.73 | |
| 75th | $99,100 | $47.64 | |
| 90th | $129,700 | $62.38 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $90,770 |
| Sioux City, IA | $78,260 |
| Lincoln, NE | $56,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 33. Michigan | $76,940 |
| 34. Ohio | $76,780 |
| 35. Utah | $73,280 |
| 36. Nebraska | $72,230 |
| 37. South Dakota | $71,330 |
| 38. Indiana | $69,350 |
| 39. Montana | $52,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $34.73 ($72,230 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $72,230 against $88,720 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Nebraska ranks 36 of 39 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays food scientist and technologists the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $90,770 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.